Electrician, Bureau of Operations

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Operations is seeking an Electrician to work on the office of Operations/Labs. The Electrician reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Plant Operations will work as an Electrician on the installation, repair and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power and communications. The NYC Health Department, established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience.
• Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience.
• Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field.
• Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.
• Candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

Responsibilities

• Installation, repairs, replacements and maintenance of electric wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on building structures in accordance with the provisions of the NYC electrical code, pertinent plans and specification or job orders.
• Install, repair, raceway and electrical conductors.
• Make tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs.

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed